- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elizabeth, NJ
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
Federal NCES profile for Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340459005962
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 10
- elementary schools in Elizabeth · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ.
School address
District: Elizabeth Public Schools · New Jersey
NCES ID 340459005962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 shrank from 807 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 340459005962 · Elizabeth, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 12.1:1 · 77.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students)
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 shrank from 807 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 63.0 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John E. Dwyer
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
1,348 students
- Admiral Willia
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
1,272 students
- Elizabeth High
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
1,268 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
1,144 students
- William F. Hal
William F. Halloran School No.22
1,140 students
- This school
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
765 students
What this shows Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 compares
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.1% | ▲ 160% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 160% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,903
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.7%
African American 7.6%
White 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Elizabeth Public Schools reports $24,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John E. Dwyer Technology Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William F. Halloran School No.22 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,268
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Elizabeth
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3
How many students attend Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 has 765 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elizabeth, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
The student-teacher ratio at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is 12.1:1, which is 3% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
77.1% of students at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
The largest demographic group at Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 is Hispanic or Latino at 86.7% of enrollment, in Elizabeth, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3?
Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 rank among elementary schools in Elizabeth?
By Resource Investment Index, Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3 ranks #3 of 10 elementary schools in Elizabeth, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Elizabeth on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth Public Schools?
Besides Nicholas S. Lacorte-Peterstown School No. 3, Elizabeth Public Schools also operates John E. Dwyer Technology Academy (1,348 students), Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy (1,272 students), and Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy (1,268 students). See the Elizabeth Public Schools district page for the complete list.